I went to this place during the early of July 2023. The entrance fee ticket is 1000 yen, which you can use to enter the complex of this mimuroto-ji. The flowers of the hydrangea were varies in colour, ranging from white to purple. In the middle of this garden, there is a stall which sells local delicacies such as the matcha shaved ice with condensed milk. Unfortunately, I can't taste it because the garden is about to close at 4 p.m. Be careful of snakes, as I found a snake passing...
Read moreThis hottest weather will finish Hortensie this year. The access is not always convenient as the other places, many flowers will accept you with pleasure. Some effort might be necessary to come to the Haupthalle with steps or slope. So many flowers will accept you, now is the best timing, don't lose! Entrance fee, 1,000 yen, parking also 1,000 yen if you finish in 1 hour. Shooting spot is limited requiring some ingenuity. No automatic drink machinery inside, prepare by yourself...
Read moreThe garden is very large and beautiful during Ajisai (Hydrangea seasons). The temple with lotus garden is also wonderful. I did not plan to hike to the temple but i did it finally, did not regret at all. Not overcrowded like other spots in Kyoto. Mostly visitors are locals. The entrance fee to the garden is also including for the temple visit.
For visiting Mimurotoji, i took the train from Kyoto station to Uji station, then took a taxi around 1000 ¥. For taking a walk is...
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